Ngobit ward
Laikipia East sub-county · Laikipia county
📍 -0.0427°, 36.7019° · Pop: 23,978
Ngobit ward sits in Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County, home to about 23,978 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 2.83 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 215.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ngobit are Sweet Potato, Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ngobit Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ngobit Ward (located within Laikipia East sub-county, Laikipia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.83 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Ngobit, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.